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A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
by Jonaki Mehta
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
Studies Show Evidence Of Falling Dementia Rates Abroad
by NPR Staff
The research gives a glimmer of hope about the health of aging populations. But both studies were conducted in Western Europe and may not reflect trends in the American population.
Military Sexual Assault Bill Would Reassign Authority
by NPR Staff
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to give independent military prosecutors, rather than commanders, the power to decide which cases should be tried in military court.
Florida Governor Stands Firm On 'Stand Your Ground' Law
by Greg Allen
Since the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Marton, there's been a renewed call to repeal Florida's stand your ground self-defense law. But despite some talk of boycotts that could hurt Florida's economy, Gov. Rick Scott says he won't ask the Legislature to revisit the law.
Brazil's Highflying VIPs Face Backlash Over Air Travel
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
What 'Edward Snowden' The Movie Would Look Like
Edward Snowden's release of classified information, search for asylum and avoidance of extradition to the U.S. seem to be straight out of a movie plot. Audie Cornish speaks with best-selling author David Baldacci for his take on scripting Edward Snowden, the movie.